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Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of California. What happened?On December 23, 2021, the California Department of Industrial Relations released a notice regarding the
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of California What happened?On January 20, 2022, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board announced they would not consider the proposal
2022 OSHA Penalty Amounts What happened?The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its 2022 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for
Supreme Court Votes to Stay OSHA ETS, Reinstates Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers Update Applicable to:All employers with 100 or more employees, and all employers
Update Applicable to:All businesses in the county of Los Angeles and in the state of California that provide public indoor spaces What happened?In our previous
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of California What happened?The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has revised and re-adopted Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention ETS. What are the
Update Applicable to:All employers of healthcare facilities in California What happened?On December 22, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an order requiring
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?|On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease
Posting Updates (This section provides you with an overview of labor law postings for this month. Note: many of these are included in the federal/state
“Ban the Box Act” for Federal Contractor Has Taken Effect Update Applicable to:All employers with federal contractors. What happened?The federal Fair Chance to Compete for
Update Applicable to:All businesses in the state of California provide public indoor spaces. What happened?Masks are required for all individuals in all indoor public settings, regardless of
Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?In our previous communication here: Link, we informed you about new efforts to identify and correct violations of
Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?On December 16, 2021, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted to approve the second readoption of the COVID-19 Emergency
Federal Court Reinstates OSHA ETS Update Applicable to:All employers with 100 or more employees. What happened?On December 17, 2021, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
California Passes Law Expanding CFRA Leave to Include Parents-in-Law and Modifications to DFEH Mediation Program Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?On September 27,
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Vaccine Mandate Latest Update: The following was provided by the trusted Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Law Firm, which outlines
Effective January 1, 2022, minimum wage rate increases will go into effect for a number of states, cities, and municipalities. These increases will be applicable
Update Applicable to:All employers in West Hollywood, California. What happened?On November 15, 2021, the city council of West Hollywood passed Ordinance No. 21-1168 that implemented
OSHA Begins Process of Creating Standard to Protect Workers from Hazardous Heat (WORK IN PROGRESS) Update Applicable to:All businesses with indoor and outdoor worksites. What
Update Applicable to: All employers in California. What happened? On October 7, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 331 (SB-331) that builds on previous legislation,
Update Applicable to: All employers in California. What happened? On October 20, 2021, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) announced new efforts to
Update Applicable to: All employers with Medicare and Medicaid-certified healthcare employees. What happened? On November 5, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Update Applicable to: All employers with 100 or more employees. What happened? On November 4, 2021, the U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health
Update Applicable to: All companies that provide automatic subscriptions in California. What happened? On October 4, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill No.
Update Applicable to: All employers with tipped employees. What happened? On October 28, 2021, The Department of Labor (DOL) announced publication of the Tips Dual
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Oklahoma Authorizes Tax
California Employer’s Record Retention Expanded Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?On September 23, 2021, Governor Newsom signed SB 807 into law. What are
U.S Department of Labor Announces Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors Update Applicable to:All federal contractors with workers performing work on or in connection with,
Update Applicable to: All employers in California. What happened? On September 21, 2021, Cal/OSHA updated their frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the emergency temporary standards
Update Applicable to: California employers in the establishments of food and beverage, gyms and fitness, entertainment and recreation, and personal care. What happened? On October
Update Applicable to: California employers in the fields below. What happened? On October 5, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 654 (AB 654) into law.
Update Applicable to: All California agricultural employers and employers of essential workers. What happened? On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 73 (AB
Update Applicable to: Employers in California with employees in covered health care environments. What happened? On September 28, 2021, the California Department of Public Health
Update Applicable to: All California employers. What happened? On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed the Assembly Bill 1033 (AB 1033) that will add parent-in-laws
OSHA’s Mandate-or-Test Emergency Rule Pending Final Review Update Applicable to: All employers with 100 or more employees. What happened? On October 12, 2021, the Occupational
Update Applicable to:Employers in the state of California. What happened?On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed the Senate Bill 639 (SB 639) to begin phasing
Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?On September 30, 2021, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced an extension to emergency regulations 36.7 and
Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 1003 into law. What are the details? The law, effective
Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed SB 606 into law. What are the details?The law, effective January
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Maryland Amends Flexible
L.A. County to Modify Health Order on Businesses Required to Provide Proof of Vaccination Update Applicable to: Employers in Los Angeles County with employees working
U.S Department of Labor Extends Joint Employer Recission Rule Update Applicable to: All employers. What happened? On September 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor
Extension to I-9 Compliance Flexibility Given by ICE Update Applicable to: All employers. What happened? On August 31, 2021, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Update Applicable to:All employers in hospital settings in California. What happened?On September 29, 2020, Governor Newson signed AB 2537 into law. What are the details?The
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On July 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released guidance on “Long-COVID” being classified as
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On June 15, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a technical Q&A document on “Protections Against Employment Discrimination
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Texas Amends Sexual
California Department of Public Health Issues Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers Update Applicable to:Employers in California with employees in the healthcare facilities listed below. What
OSHA Updates Testing and Mask Recommendations for COVID-19 Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On August 13, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and
Update Applicable to:All employers in California who operate or have employees in the facilities listed below. What happened?On July 26, 2021, the California Department of
Update Applicable to:All employers in the United States. What happened?On July 30, 2021, the IRS updated its frequently asked questions (FAQ) for employer tax credits
Update Applicable to:All employers in the United States. What happened?On June 23, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Chicago, Illinois, Amended
Santa Clara County Phases out Vaccination Tracking Update Applicable to:All employers in Santa Clara County, California. What happened?On June 21, 2021, The Santa Clara County
Acceptable I-9 Documentation Updated for Refugees and Asylees Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?On July 13, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the Refugees
Update Applicable to:All employers in Los Angeles. What happened?On June 24, 2021, Mayor Garcetti issued the Vaccine Paid Sick Leave Due to COVID-19 (CVL) Order.
Update Applicable to:All employers in Los Angeles. What happened?On June 24, 2021, Mayor Garcetti revised the Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Due to COVID-19 (SPSL) Order.
Update Applicable to:All employers in the United States. What happened?On June 23, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) launched the H-2B Employer Data
Reminder: CalSavers Compliance Deadline In 2016, California Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1234 requiring the state’s Secure Choice Retirement Savings Investment Board to develop a
June 19 Added as Federal Holiday Update Applicable to:All federal employers, and possibly those who work as federal contractors. What happened?On June 17, 2021, President
Effective July 1, 2021, minimum wage rate increases will go into effect for a number of states, cities, and municipalities. These increases will be applicable
Cal/OSHA Releases FAQ Regarding COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Update Applicable to:All California employers. What happened?On May 5, 2021, Cal/OSHA issued FAQs meant to provide clarity
Biometric Requirements Suspended on Certain Visa Applications Update Applicable to:All employers utilizing the following visas: H-4 L-2 E-1 E-2 E-3 What happened?United States Citizenship and
What happened?On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated their COVID-19-related guidance for fully vaccinated individuals. What are the details?The CDC has
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated with
Update Applicable to:Establishments eligible to apply for the grant program include restaurants (including franchises), bars, food trucks, breweries, bakeries, and caterers, among others. Ineligible establishments
Update Applicable to:All federal contractors. What happened?On April 27, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order raising the minimum wage of federal contractors to $15
California Passes State-wide Right to Recall Update Applicable to:California employers operating in specific industries, see list below. What happened?On April 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed
Congress Passes Extension of Paycheck Protection Program Update Applicable to:All employers utilizing or looking to utilize the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). What happened?The bill pushes
California Cities Continue Introducing Hero Pay Ordinances Update Applicable to:Large retail employers operating in Pomona or Santa Ana. What happened?Cities across California continue to pass
E-Verify Adds New myUploads Feature Update Applicable to:All employers utilizing E-verify. What happened?On March 10, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the
New COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Update Applicable to:All California employers with more than 25 employees. What happened?On March 19, 2021, SB-95 was signed by Governor
Congress Passes American Rescue Plan Update Applicable to:All employers operating within the United States. What happened?The American Rescue Plan, the second COVID-19 related stimulus bill,
Update Applicable to:All employers with employees within the city of San Francisco. What happened?The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the COVID-19 Related Employment Protections
Ninth Circuit Decision Impacts Employers Expense Reimbursement Procedures Update Applicable to:All California employers. What happened?The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employer’s per
ICE Extends I-9 Verification Flexibility Update Applicable to:All employers with remote workforces. What happened?On January 27, 2021, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the
EEOC updates Compliance Manual on Religious Discrimination Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On January 15, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued an
DFEH Releases Family and Medical Leave Tool Kit Update Applicable to:All California employers with five or more employees. What happened?The Department of Fair Employment and
Update Applicable to:Most California employers. Excluded are workplaces with one employee, workplaces that are now working remote, and employees who are covered by the Aerosol
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On December 29, 2020, the DOL issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2020-7, which provides guidance to the DOL’s field staff on
Update Applicable to:Any employers utilizing workers abroad who utilized Form I-765. What happened?The DHS has announced that employers may use unexpired Form I-765, Employment Authorization
Update Applicable to:Any employers looking to utilize the H-1B visa program. What happened?U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a final rule that will modify
COVID-19 Relief Bill: What It Means for PEOs & Small Business What happened?On Monday December 21, the House passed an omnibus spending bill that included $1.4
The CARES Act provided an opportunity for employers to offer the option of allowing qualified individuals to take a distribution (up to $100,000) from their IRA,
What happened?Senate Bill 1447 was enacted on September 9, 2020, and allows a small business hiring credit against California state income taxes or sales and
Prop 22 Passes Grants Special Rules for Gig Workers What happened?The Uber and Lyft backed Proposition 22 has passed in the 2020 election. What are
Department of Labor (DOL) Issues New COVID-19 Guidance for Employers What happened?On November 7, 2020, the DOL released two documents outlining common workplace inspection citations
Effective January 1, 2021, minimum wage rate increases will go into effect for a number of states, cities, and municipalities. These increases will be applicable
Attorney General Proposes Third Set of Modifications to CCPA Regulations What happened?On October 12, 2020, the California Attorney General proposed a third set of modifications
Trump Administration Announces Interim Final Rules for H-1B Visa Changes What happened?Per guidance by the Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the
What happened?On September 29, 2020, Governor Newsom passed AB 1963. What are the details?AB 1963 adds a human resource employee of a business with five
What happened?On September 29, 2020, Governor Newsom passed AB 2537, an assembly bill increasing the employer’s obligation to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to the
What happened?On September 29, 2020, Governor Newsom passed AB 2568. This extends protections that previously excluded domestic workers by not considering them an “employee,” to
What happened?On September 30, 2020, Governor Newsom passed AB 1512, which allows for the first time, employers to require their unionized security officers to take
What happened?On September 30, 2020, Governor Newsom signed and passed AB 2399, which extended the definitions for paid family leave. What are the details?AB 2399
What happened?On September 30, 2020, AB 1947 was passed by Governor Newsom. What are the details?AB 1947 extends the period to file a discrimination or
What happened?On September 25, 2020, Governor Newsom passed AB 3175, which amends a labor code to increase requirements before a minor’s sexual harassment prevention training
What happened?On September 30, 2020, Governor Newsom passed AB 979, which introduces requirements for employer board of directors. What are the details?AB 979 is a
Newsom Passes AB 2257 Creating More AB 5 Exemptions What happened?On September 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2257, making it effective immediately. What
Department of Labor (DOL) Joint Employer Rule Struck Down by New York Court What happened?On September 8, 2020, Judge Woods of the U.S. District County
